News

When a failed tethered detector in one of the emergency department x-ray rooms at North Middlesex University Hospital rendered the room essentially unusable the hospital needed a quick and affordable refit for the room. Radiology operations manager Dawn Hopkins said: “The cost of replacing the failed detector was high, so we were delighted when the […]

Nearly £2,500 has been donated by Canon Medical Systems UK to charity in exchange for radiology customers completing a short online or telephone survey. The qualitative and quantitative survey enabled the viewpoints of radiographers, sonographers and clinicians to be collected to ensure ongoing improvement in the company’s offerings in the areas of product support and […]

Benenden Hospital in Kent has received DR 800 and DR 600 DR systems from Agfa. Since the installation, the x-ray rooms have enabled the hospital to reduce patient dose. Benenden Hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services and its imaging department performs more than 17,000 examinations a year. To replace its […]

Following the replacement of two mammography systems in 2017 with Hologic technology, Frimley Park Hospital breast unit has now launched contrast-enhanced mammography using Hologic’s I-View software. Lead mammographer Mary Bourak said: “We are currently using contrast mammography as an alternative to MRI for neoadjuvant patients. We acquire contrast-enhanced mammograms prior to commencement of oncological treatment, […]

Recent updated guidelines ‘Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and guidelines on diagnostic display devices, third edition’ from The Royal College of Radiologists contain recommendations in relation to diagnostic display devices and the ergonomic viewing environment, advising that calibration of these devices should not be a one-off. HSL supplies diagnostic reporting solutions and calibration services, […]

The National Imaging Academy Wales opened in August 2018 to help address the shortage of radiologists in Wales through radiology training in a dedicated environment. Consultant radiologists from across south Wales deliver teaching through lectures, seminars and reporting supervision.  The academy is equipped with 55 Fujifilm PACS workstations operating the latest Synapse 5 technology. Fujifilm […]

The Solstice SRS Immobilisation system from Civco comprises a carbon fibre head support, customisable cushion and dedicated thermoplastic mask designed for secure and simple attachment. These components create a customisable and comfortable head and neck immobilisation system for precise treatment to improve patient outcomes.  Available in the UK through IEL, the system provides corrective pitch […]

Superficial radiotherapy devices and advanced radiation research systems company Xstrahl Medical is celebrating 20 years of delivering technical training courses on its x-ray treatment systems.  The courses are conducted several times a year at the company’s UK manufacturing hub in Birmingham. “Over the last 20 years, our trainers have taught hundreds of engineers how to […]